Delhi HC To Pass Orders On Defamatory Content Against BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia

The Delhi High Court considered a plea by BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia seeking removal of allegedly defamatory online content. The Court acknowledged the growing issue of digital defamation and directed examination of takedown measures under IT laws. It stressed the responsibility of intermediaries to comply with lawful directions while balancing free speech. The matter reflects courts’ expanding role in regulating digital spaces to protect reputation while preventing misuse of censorship. It highlights evolving jurisprudence on online defamation and intermediary liability.